2. Course - please note that by answering this question you could potentially jeopardize your anonymity

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Elective

Required

1.72

36

0.46

Freq(%)

9 (25%)

23 (64%)

3. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.97

36

0.17

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

35 (97%)

4. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.97

36

0.17

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

35 (97%)

5. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.94

36

0.24

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (6%)

33 (92%)

6. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.86

36

0.35

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (14%)

31 (86%)

7. I developed enthusiasm about the course material.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.82

36

0.46

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

4 (11%)

29 (81%)

8. I was stimulated to discuss related topics outside of class.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.78

36

0.48

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

6 (17%)

29 (81%)

9. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.86

36

0.43

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

3 (8%)

31 (86%)

10. I enjoyed this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.83

36

0.38

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

6 (17%)

29 (81%)

11. I developed skills needed by professionals in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.81

36

0.4

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

7 (19%)

29 (81%)

12. I improved my abilities to do the kinds of writing used by professionals in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.67

36

0.68

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

1 (3%)

7 (19%)

27 (75%)

13. I learned about career opportunities.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.85

36

0.36

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (14%)

29 (81%)

14. This course was helpful in developing new skills.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.83

36

0.45

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

4 (11%)

31 (86%)

15. I generally understood the material presented in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.81

36

0.47

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

5 (14%)

30 (83%)

16. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.66

36

0.76

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

3 (8%)

3 (8%)

28 (78%)

17. I have become more competent in this subject area during this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.75

36

0.5

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

7 (19%)

28 (78%)

18. I learned more in this course than I expected to learn.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.75

36

0.6

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

3 (8%)

3 (8%)

30 (83%)

19. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

I believe that connecting the lessons from the book to life experience through guest speakers was a very valuable aspect of this course.

The opportunity to learn from person like professor Hennessey who has many experiences in the front lines of this field is really precious to students. UH should hire person like professor Hennessey.

The office tour and press release writing.

The out of classroom group office visit and the speaker sessions.

Everything. As the only Public Relations class available during the fall/spring semester, I
wanted to take the advantage of learning as much as possible. As Amy-zing as she is, she
gets every PR professional in different divisions, agencies, departments as guest speakers to
give us much greater insight in their position as well as her own.

The one aspect that I really cherished was the guest speakers that Amy was able to procure for the class. Having these professionals come and talk to us about their PR related careers was very much appreciated. At first, I was bit cloudy to what expect if I was going into the communication field of PR, and now that I have undergone the teachings of these professionals I feel more competent in what I will be facing in the near future. It was very nice to see that Amy knew the guest speakers on a personal level, and I like that this type of relationship existed between the teacher and the guests because it gave off more a happy vibe.

the teacher's experience, the guest speakers,a dn even the textbook material were amazingly
accurate! i really have felt that i learned alot!

guest speakers as well as professors own personal experience in the field allowed me to be
understand the career.

The knowledge the professor presented. The press releases and real life experiences we had as assignments were so beneficial. The tests were even great reviews for what we actually need to know when we get out into the work force.

A lot of the Powerpoint presentations and guest speakers were very valuable.

I think that everything was very valuable, I guess it was certain topics that wasn't as valuable as
some.

I really liked that there were guest speakers that came in. It gave us an opportunity to see what the
professionals do and what they expect from workers.

The information

The guest speakers and the power points

Quest lectures

That we were learning of things we will actually use and things that will help us in the real world of
PR. The guest speakers gave to the class. We were able to see so many perspectives of people in
the Communications field.

The guest speakers sharing their experiences in the real world.

The importance of improving your writing skills. Knowing the legal and ethical aspects of public relations and how they can improve in informing the public.

News Release

Bringing in Guest Speakers from the fields to let us know what it is all about.

The Guest Speakers were very useful!

Amy was an APR professional with many years of service in the in PR field. It was so valuable to have
her teach us her skills and knowledge. Most professors are strictly just professors, but Amy worked
full time at her PR job, so we knew things first hand from someone who actually worked in the field!

The guest speakers

When Amy would put what we learned into a real world situation and how PR either handled it
correctly or incorrectly and the steps involved.

visual examples through videos and real-life cases; guest speakers

I liked the lectures and outside guest speakers.

I like how we learned how to write News Releases and the guest speakers provided interesting real
life experiences.

She explained PR based on her experiences in the field. She did not just teach from the book but
also from her experiences. She also explained how to handle yourself professionally.

Having speakers come in

This was a great PR class! Wish there were more. Great teacher!

the teacher we learned so much from her

very nice and helpful and fun

20. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

There was nothing that was least valuable.

None. All Valuable.

The writing assignments.

Nothing! >:(

N/A

maybe exams. who needs exam when we could work on practical skills haha

The people in the class. Too disruptive and rude! Only those graduating should be allowed to take this. Others don't appreciate it quite as much.

None

N/A

Everything was valuable

N/A

nothing

none

Me falling asleep.

There isn't any aspects that were least valuable.

None.

Mmm nothing really.

The class was truly valuable!

Nothing.

n/a

in class activities

I can't think of anything.

Every aspect was valuable

This 40+ survey! Amy is awesome and her class taught me so much, end of evaluation.

Ms. Hennessey's teaching style and methods where great! The only suggestion I would make is one more group activity in addition to the first one we did about the ethic scenarios.

I have no idea because this course is great enough.

I would enjoy mainland or international guest speakers.

In addition to the groups presentation and press releases. You should give more assignments
that deal with the concepts on each chapter. Say for example planning. Have us develop our
own strategic plan for an event given to us. give us a scenario of an event, the objective, etc.
and have us come up with the plan. For crisis communication give us a scenario and how we
would react toward that situation, etc. etc.

I have no suggestion for any improvement for Amy. She did an excellent job at teaching.

SHE IS WONDERFUL AND THIS CLASS WAS THE BEST IVE TAKEN O_O in terms of experience, and
learning, and relating classroom materials to real life, it was really accurate!

Hennessey's teaching style gives me reason to come to class. I love her enthusiasm in every lecture.

This professor needs to teach more classes. She is so knowledgeable and helpful. Get rid of the teachers who don't have the passion or experience, and hire this woman! She's amazing at her job in the PR world and incredible at teaching. She knows her information and can explain so many different concepts to us. There aren't many professors like Ms. Hennessey, especially in the COM department, don't ever lose her. She loves what she does and it's so obvious when she gives us lectures. She's a powerhouse in the PR field and in the classroom. She knows her stuff and actually knows how to explain it well.

None

none

No complaints about the class. it was very helpful for this major.

Make the exams a little easier

Maybe spend more time on the writing/new releases because I don't really feel I learned how
to do them correctly/we didn't go over it in detail enough

Ms. Hennessey was a great professor and provided an interesting viewpoint of public relations.

None.

Hands on group activities that force participation and group work.

I really enjoyed doing the news releases, as well as "real life" projects such as our office visit. We
also did an activity earlier in the semester where we thrown a situation, and were asked in groups to
figure out how we would conduct the situation in a "appropriate PR manner" as we have learned in
class. Real life things that actually pertain to a possible career were fun, and I wish we had more
time to do them, giving that there was a lot of content material to learn.

Go over entire study guide one class, then follow up with any unanswered questions in the
following class.

Go over AP stylebook. The importance was stressed in the class but I didn't understand how to use
where to look things up important area I needed to focus on etc. If we took the time in class to
discuss what was in tehre instead of just flipping through pages I think I would have a better
knowledge as to how to use it.

activities that students can engage and participate in to enhance learning
material instead of just lecture such as jeopardy!

I would really like News Release work shop days where we go over the corrections in class.

NONE

Have more writing assignments.

Nothing. Great teacher!

nothing

25. What two or three single words best describe this instructor?

I have to describe Amy as: Amazing, caring, and understanding

Great!
Fun!
Kind!
Cheerful!

Real and intelligent

Bubbly, understanding, connected.

Amyzing, knowledgable and popular lol

Charismatic. Knowledgeable. Happy.

FUN, EXPERIENCED. ENTHUSIASTIC

Passonate teacher

Knowledgeable, wise, savvy.

Knowledgable, Helpful

Enthusiastic, Sarcastic, Bubbly

energetic, enthusiastic, knowledagble

Effective

Outgoing, fun and engaging

Intellectual and Cheerful

fun, awesome, inspiring

energetic and intelligent

Really fucking awesome!

Knowledgeable and Fun

Fun and Caring.

Passionate, knowledgeable

Knowledgeable, Energetic, Valuable

Educated. Experienced.

upbeat, friendly, knowledgeable

fun
disciplined/responsible
successful

Joyful, Clear, and Fair

Energetic. Passionate. Helpful.

Awesome, Intelligent, Helpful

Funny and approachable

Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, enjoyable.

Fun, knowledgable, good

fun

26. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this INSTRUCTOR?

29. I am generally pleased with the materials (texts, handouts) required for this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.42

36

0.73

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (14%)

11 (31%)

20 (56%)

30. The course has significantly increased my knowledge and interests.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.75

36

0.44

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

9 (25%)

27 (75%)

31. In relation to the number of hours spent in class, this course requires an appropriate amount of homework.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.56

36

0.61

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (6%)

12 (33%)

22 (61%)

32. The course is highly recommended if it were taught by this instructor.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.81

36

0.4

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

7 (19%)

29 (81%)

33. The guest lecturers were interesting and stimulating.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.86

36

0.35

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (14%)

31 (86%)

34. The guest speakers contributed significantly to this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.83

36

0.38

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

6 (17%)

30 (83%)

35. The exams reflected the objectives of the course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.86

36

0.35

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (14%)

31 (86%)

36. The exams were a fair test of your knowledge of the course material.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.77

36

0.43

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

8 (22%)

27 (75%)

37. My grades accurately represent my performance in the course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.69

36

0.58

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

2 (6%)

7 (19%)

26 (72%)

38. Which aspects of the course did you like the best?

As mentioned earlier, I liked the appearances that guest speakers made though out the semester, it was great to have someone in the industry come talk to us.

Proffessor's personality is great!

Guest speakers and the agency tour gave me real world knowledge of working in a PR agency or
department.

The speaker sessions, as well as the extra credit opportunities.

I liked all of it. I enjoyed all of it.

The guest speakers.

TEACHER ;)

guest speakers

The exams, press releases, presentations of guest speakers, and powerpoints.

Guest speakers were really helpful because we learned a lot about what types of careers are
available out there in the real world. Writing Press Releases were also very helpful because it helped
to improve my writing skills.

Actually doing news releases.

Really learning about the field with guest speakers

The information

The guest speakers

Public Affairs reading and the guest speaker lecture about public afffairs

I actually enjoyed lectures. The material was so interesting and Amy puts it in such an interesting
way.

I enjoyed the guest speakers because it allowed for us to see professionals
in their line of work and it allowed us to semi network ourselves.

Guest speakers.

The guest speakers and group project allowed us to expand what we are learning to what public relations is about. The lectures was informative.

interview

The readings.

The guest speakers

I enjoyed our PR office visit tour, it allowed us to view first hand the life of PR professionals. The
project itself wasn't challenging, the goal was just to view and see any consistencies/inconsistencies
of what we learned in class versus what the visit presented.
I also enjoyed our guest speakers! Some of them were hard to focus in on while speaking, but we
had a ton of them ranging from: litigation comm, health care, etc. It was valuable to hear their
stories of how they got to where they were and the different places they worked at. I've never had
this opportunity to hear real life stories and advice in any class in Comm until now!

Meeting the guest speakers.

guest speakers

Guest speakers and learning about their different positions around PR.

Learning the world of PR

How she would tell us about her experiences and also the guest lecturers.

Guest speakers, presentations, lectures.

guest speakers

39. Which aspects of the course did you like least?

The only aspect that I didn't like about the class was that the meeting time was later on in the day.

Of course exams.

The testing content as well as the written assignments.

Nothing.

The time of the class (4:30) was least appreciated because by that time I was exhausted from previous classes of the day.

EXAMS and writing the press release although writing it helped me learn alot but it was too stressful

Class discussions, some people were just talking so they could get participation points.

None

none

n/a

Exams

News releases

nothing

I rarely used the book. When I read it gave me the same information as the lectures did.

I didn't enjoy the long lectures. I have a hard time focusing on lectures and
powerpoints.

A lot of the chairs had issues. They were creaky, missing arm rests, and the backs of the chairs
rocked.

Possibly need more seating/space

There were outside noises that could be distracting while in the classroom since it was right near the small cafe.

good space and good learning classroom.

Perfect, comfortable, and spacious. Chairs are partially broken.

BUS AD building was a great environment, and our class' personalities meshed well with each other.

Comfortable.

Physical environment was fine, sometimes it was too cold though

comfortable

Everything was good.

I didn't like when the classroom got loud at times, but they calmed down after a while.

Classroom could have been bigger for 30+ students

Seemed a little clique-ish. Wish there were more opportunities for people to get to know
each other in class.

Seating was crowded but we all fit!

good

41. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Very Poor

Poor

Average

Good

Excellent

4.86

36

0.36

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (14%)

30 (83%)

42. Other comments:

Keep up the good work Ms. Hennessey! :)

Thank you for everything. If you were not this course's proffessor, I can understood nothing.

Amy is the best!

I can not explain how knowing Amy Hennessey, having her as a contact, an instructor and as
an advisor has been so, rewarding? Beneficial? All this time knowing her, she has become an
inspiration, a role model to me in becoming the PR Professional that I aspire to be.

Amy Hennessey should be teaching!!! She is a very good teacher that makes the courses fun and stimulating.

nope

this class was a perfect balance of challenge and fun.

This was a challenging, yet interesting class. I've learned so much and was able to ask the teacher about job related matters, that is hard to find. She helped us understand about getting jobs in the PR field, what to expect, and how to survive once we get a job. That is near impossible to find a professor who cares that much and is as passionate about their work.

None

I think we should do more hands on activities like the press releases and actually have a class to
discuss great ways of doing news releases, I mean the lectures are very informative, but im a very
handson person I learn by doing rather than listening and taking notes.

Nothing

I'm so happy I had the opportunity to take this course. I found it the most valuable of any of the
other courses I have taken at Manoa.

Ms. Hennessey is very knowledgeable in the PR relations and she made the class interesting. I'm not considering going into Public Relations but if a student wants to go into it they should definitely take her course. She did a good job.

Really likable and enjoyable class. I just wish this class had other options for time, 4:30 is really late
for me with work and family.

Thank you Amy! I really hope she could possibly teach another course relating to Public Relations, I
would definitely enroll in it, and I know I would learn so many more new things.

2. Course - please note that by answering this question you could potentially jeopardize your anonymity

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Elective

Required

1.63

30

0.49

Freq(%)

11 (37%)

19 (63%)

3. The instructor demonstrated knowledge of course content.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.87

30

0.35

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

4 (13%)

26 (87%)

4. The instructor fulfilled the goals of the course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.57

30

0.57

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

11 (37%)

18 (60%)

5. The instructor communicated effectively.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.6

30

0.56

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

10 (33%)

19 (63%)

6. I gained a good understanding of concepts/principles in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.33

30

0.84

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

4 (13%)

9 (30%)

16 (53%)

7. I developed enthusiasm about the course material.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.0

30

1.17

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

3 (10%)

5 (17%)

7 (23%)

14 (47%)

8. I was stimulated to discuss related topics outside of class.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

3.8

30

1.16

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

5 (17%)

8 (27%)

5 (17%)

12 (40%)

9. I learned a lot in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.37

30

0.72

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

4 (13%)

11 (37%)

15 (50%)

10. I enjoyed this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

3.9

30

1.27

Freq(%)

2 (7%)

3 (10%)

4 (13%)

8 (27%)

13 (43%)

11. I developed skills needed by professionals in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.24

30

0.95

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

0 (0%)

4 (13%)

10 (33%)

14 (47%)

12. I improved my abilities to do the kinds of writing used by professionals in this field.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.33

30

0.92

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

0 (0%)

3 (10%)

10 (33%)

16 (53%)

13. I learned about career opportunities.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.73

30

0.52

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

6 (20%)

23 (77%)

14. This course was helpful in developing new skills.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.3

30

0.99

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

0 (0%)

5 (17%)

7 (23%)

17 (57%)

15. I generally understood the material presented in this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.27

30

0.98

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

1 (3%)

2 (7%)

11 (37%)

15 (50%)

16. I felt that this course challenged me intellectually.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.03

30

1.03

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

2 (7%)

3 (10%)

13 (43%)

11 (37%)

17. I have become more competent in this subject area during this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.17

30

0.95

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

0 (0%)

5 (17%)

11 (37%)

13 (43%)

18. I learned more in this course than I expected to learn.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.03

30

1.03

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

1 (3%)

6 (20%)

10 (33%)

12 (40%)

19. Which aspects of the course were most valuable?

The news release assignments taught me a little bit more how to organize and focus news or press
releases for future assignments in the real world.

Learning concepts that happen in the real world; observing different case studies because they're like an illustration of the text especially when I'm confused on what exactly the book is trying to say.

everything

Bringing in guests to help explain and not just learning from a book gave me better insight.

Learning about different organizations in Hawaii. Hearing the inspirational stories from different people in the industry and learning of their success.

Writing press releases

I thought that the group project for the office visit assignment was imperative to our career
choices. It's a good way to get students in the environment and to see an office of a PR firm or
magazine agency upclose. To get the feel if that's where we want to be or not.

I thought the guest speakers and the press release papers were most valuable.

Writing Press Release was difficult and yet most valuable.

press releases and her experience stories in the field, guest speakers

the writing assignments and guest speakers

I enjoyed the guest speakers a lot. It helped give perspective to the PR field. I also enjoyed gaining
experience in writing press/news releases, give good experience.

We can learn many PR techniques. It will be helpful in the future and career.

Guest Speakers, Office Visit assignment

Creating a news release

Lectures and readings and guest speakers.

Guest speakers

The internship opportunities were nice.

having the power points posted on laulima

Having speakers in the field come in and talk to us.

Doing the news articles.

Professor Hennessey's attitude when teaching the material. She was always positive, even when she
was clearly tired. The positive attitude was very uplifting, especially in a class situated late in the
day. This course seemed geared towards learning about aspects of the public relations professional
life. Having guest speakers come in to talk about their experiences within the field was very helpful
because I realized the pros and cons of such a career field.

I liked that she assigned press releases for the class to write.

Your class has actually been my favorite this semester. What I like most is that we talked
about real issues in PR and developed stronger communication skills through our class
discussions.

I found the lectures to be very straight forward and helpful in understanding
concepts in our textbook.

20. Which aspects of the course were least valuable?

Certain guest speakers, I felt weren't effective in informing us about their profession or what they
did. Sometimes went off-topic - but not necessarily off-tangent.
This overpriced $150 textbook!

I thought meeting with our professional for our interview gave me little knowledge that I already
didn't know. It was a lot of time and effort put into trying to reach out to get an interview and little
was taken out of it.

N/A.

Everything is valuable

I'm so enthusiastic about this type of work, so I liked it all.

I thought the information load was a bit heavy which wasn't as valuable.

Office Visit Presentation could be changed in some parts. Also, there are some questions on the
EXAM that seemed not necessary to learn through this course.

the group project - not the office visit assignment itself but the fact that it was a group assignment

The long lectures, I think the course would benefit for more interactive, hands on work for small
groups or the class. Keeps everyone engaged and interested in harder topics, and to remember
them for future exams.

She knows everthing but sometimes it is really hard to understand and cannot get it.

Test

N/A

The press relesses were difficult to write because it never got taught in class

Learning the histories about PR.

power points could have been better

None.

The noisy classmates.

Nothing was really invaluable. Everything she covered is basically things that we as hopeful PR
professionals need to know.

The annoying student athletes sitting in the back being a constant distraction!!!

I suggest that when professionals come to speak, that they say how much they LIKE about their job instead of what they dont like. It was kind of depressing

Overall i like it jus the way it is.

More writing, more mention or assignments in social media

I think that including more videos into the presentations, like towards the middle/end of the
semester was interactive. It got the class laughing and talking amongst each other, about it and
how we felt about it. It's good so that we can discuss about real life situations

I think if there was more extra credit opportunities or more ways that we could see professionals in action through events or field trips would've been cool.

Questions about the guest speakers on the Exam should be asked in some different way.

It was hard when the lectures were prefaced with "this isn't interesting" or "you don't use this in the real world" or when they were accompanied by a fake enthusiasm.
Maybe have 4 exams with less information on them and organize the study guides a little better (either by chapter or lecture date).

Possibly implementing more ways to be interactive for more long or 'boring' portions of the
textbook so that students stay engaged and retain the information for the exams.

Put more materials in power point and Study guide.
Make simple question for exams such as matching.

Place emphasis on writing. Most valuable skill. Help students develop a portfolio.

N/A

Have a class on press releases

Make the class more stimulating somehow. This class was very boring. Lectures
don't interest students.

more group work or activities, I felt like all of the classes were just lectures. there was a lot of good information in the lectures it just would have been nice to not always have the same routine.

None.

Tying in the material to real-life examples makes the content relatable.

Maybe assign more press releases so that we have more opportunities to improve our writing
abilities.

Nothing...she was Awesome!!

I would have actually like to have done more news releases. I feel like i
need more practice. That's it.

25. What two or three single words best describe this instructor?

Awesome, cool, smart

Energetic, Knowledgeable, Approachable

Happy Enjoyable

Fun and Enthusiastic

Bubbly, Caring, Inspirational

Funny, engaging, knowledgable

Driven, Precise and fun

knowledgeable, organized.

Fun, Kind, Understanding, and Skillful.

knowledgeable and sweet

encouraging, dedicated, energetic

Professional PR person

Competent, Hardworking, Easy going

fun

Energetic, understanding, nice.

Energenic and knowledgable

Very knowledgeable in this subject and very passionate in this subject.

energetic, knowledgable

Fun. Fair. Knowledgeable.

friendly, helpful, and awesome.

Cheerful.
Experienced.
Informative.

friendly, approachable, knowledgeable

Nice, personable, and hard-working.

Witty, Competent, Hardworking

26. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this INSTRUCTOR?

29. I am generally pleased with the materials (texts, handouts) required for this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.0

30

1.14

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

3 (10%)

4 (13%)

9 (30%)

13 (43%)

30. The course has significantly increased my knowledge and interests.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.17

30

0.91

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

2 (7%)

4 (13%)

11 (37%)

13 (43%)

31. In relation to the number of hours spent in class, this course requires an appropriate amount of homework.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.27

30

0.87

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

8 (27%)

6 (20%)

16 (53%)

32. The course is highly recommended if it were taught by this instructor.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.4

30

0.86

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

1 (3%)

4 (13%)

7 (23%)

18 (60%)

33. The guest lecturers were interesting and stimulating.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.17

30

0.87

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

2 (7%)

3 (10%)

13 (43%)

12 (40%)

34. The guest speakers contributed significantly to this course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.31

30

0.89

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

2 (7%)

2 (7%)

10 (33%)

15 (50%)

35. The exams reflected the objectives of the course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.13

30

0.9

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

2 (7%)

4 (13%)

12 (40%)

12 (40%)

36. The exams were a fair test of your knowledge of the course material.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

4.0

30

1.08

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

2 (7%)

5 (17%)

10 (33%)

12 (40%)

37. My grades accurately represent my performance in the course.

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neutral

Agree

Strongly Agree

3.7

30

1.12

Freq(%)

1 (3%)

4 (13%)

6 (20%)

11 (37%)

8 (27%)

38. Which aspects of the course did you like the best?

Guest speakers. Allowed students to meet professionals from the profession and connect and learn
from them.

Tips on what to prepare for in the "real world"

Guest Speakers

I really enjoyed the guest speakers.

Press releases, guest speakers, office visit assignment

I liked the guest speakers because they shared their own experiences that presented ethical issues
as well as legal and how they handled crisis management.

I liked the guest speakers and doing press releases because she gave good informational feedback.

Writing Press Releases

the guest speakers and Amy's stories from when she was starting out in the field.

I loved learning about PR in general, I want to go into the field so it was great to learn more
especially the history of PR. I think relating more real world aspect to the course would be great,
maybe in class activities.

We can learn what is PR and many techiniques for our career goal.

Guest speakers

guest speaker

Everything was great.

Group project

Guest speakers

Having guest speakers talk about a subject we are currently learning.

The guest speakers because I got an inside look into the life of a PR professional.

I really liked how the guest speakers she chose were extremely relevant with chapters we were
going through.

Teachers was well educated and enthusiastic when it came to reaching the course objectives.

Guest speakers and examples of the concepts (Michael Phelps LOL)

39. Which aspects of the course did you like least?

Powerpoints and lectures. But it's part of learning, gotta deal with it.

getting into depth with the technical terms. It's understandable when explained but labeling each action under a specific term can get a little confusing.

Tests are never fun.

N/A.

Memorizing a lot of organizations

The tests, I liked. But, I'm not the best test taker, I understand everything, but feeling like i HAVE to
know it all at one time makes my brain feel exhausted. If i had to jus talk about it in a different
setting, it would be more of a representation of my knowledge.

I disliked the tests the most.

Office Visit Presentation

the exams
how long it took to get assignments / grades back

I liked everything!

Class speed is really fast and we have to know many things for the exams

Tests

N/A

Exams n press releases

The corner of guys talking..

Reading.

The group project. I think instructors need to be aware that most of the time, the amount of work
amongst the group is unequally shared. Though I understand that group projects relate to the field
of Communications, there should also be some way to ensure group evaluation of individual
performances.

I thought it was a good environment which allowed people to talk, respond and ask questions if
needed. It was fun and easy going which is needed in a class at the end of the day.

Good but we had annoying people in class who didn't know when to shut up.

Kinda tight on seating

Well, it's a classroom. Haha. Chairs were honestly, kind of uncomfortable. I think if the chairs were
like the chairs in the business building, that'd be fun.

I thought the physical environment was good, i wish there was more room for group discussions however.

Some people are very noisy, annoying, immature, and disrespectful.
They should be deducted some points from their grade.

it was a small class and this amplified the side conversations.

The classroom wasn't crowded with people, but instead desks. there are way to many desks in our
class that get pushed around and cause clutter and distraction.

Good environment, sometimes people are talking during class time but it is not noisy.

Too small, poor seating

too many students

N/A

Very noisy n crowded at times

The seats in the classroom are disorganized when I come in to class.

Dealing with loud classmates took away from the overall educational experience. Other than this,
the classroom environment was not an issue.

Everything was great. I do however wish there was some way to shut up the disruptive
students.

For the most part the class stimulated a learning environment aside from the
few times the boys (you know who)got rowdy and distracting.

41. Global appraisal: Considering everything how would you rate this COURSE?

Mean

N-Size

Std Dev

Very Poor

Poor

Average

Good

Excellent

4.32

30

0.82

Freq(%)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

6 (20%)

7 (23%)

15 (50%)

42. Other comments:

Thank you for giving extra credit!

Professor Hennessey is an awesome professor (the best) and anyone would be lucky to learn from her, especially because of the impact and the network that she can pull from. That inspires students like myself and makes me want to achieve that status some day.

It was very difficult but also interesting course. Definitely I will recommend other friends to take
this course.

Amy is so sweet and super knowledgeable about PR but hasn't quite mastered teaching yet. I could tell she was exhausted most of the time in class from her other job and I felt bad for her. I think it would be helpful if she had a TA to help grade exams and do other things like that for her. I'm sure there are students who would love to intern with her and work with her in that capacity if they were given the opportunity.
This class helped me figure out I definitely do not want to go into PR.

N/A

This is a great class. There is a lot of information that is related to being
a PR.